When did the United Kingdom come into being? What were the steps which led to its conception? Was the creation of the United Kingdom a symptom of national coherence or of disunity between the countries that made up the union? Did a new national identity come into being after 1801, or did old allegiances and loyalties become more deeply embedded? Is the eventual breakup of the re-constituted United Kingdom inevitable? In seeking answers to these questions, and explaining how the United Kingdom has evolved, the author explores a number of key themes including:the steps to political union,economic change, religion, education, social welfare, war and national identity.
By:
Christine Kinealy (University of Central Lancashire Preston) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 154mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 250g ISBN:9780521598446 ISBN 10: 0521598443 Series:Cambridge Perspectives in History Pages: 148 Publication Date:14 June 1999 Recommended Age: From 16 to 19 years Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children's (6-12)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Towards a political union; 2. A national economy?; 3. Religion: separation and schism; 4. Educating the nation; 5. Poor relief: from Poor Law to welfare state; 6. War: uniting against the common enemy; 7. National and cultural identity. Conclusion
